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Pokémon TCG Launches Mega Evolution and New Battle Pass!

11/7/2025

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Summary

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The Pokémon Trading Card Game will launch the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion, introducing Mega Charizard X and Mega Sharpedo.
During maintenance, the Code Card Redemption Website will be offline from 16:00 to 19:00 UTC.
A new Battle Pass begins on November 13, 2025, rewarding players for quests and matches.
Recent prereleases included starter decks, with one participant receiving 36 copies of a single card and becoming a meme.

History

Historical Context

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) launched in Japan on October 20, 1996, inspired by the success of Magic: The Gathering. By March 1997, 87 million cards had been shipped, and the game quickly gained popularity in the U.S. after its 1999 release. Today, over 75 billion cards have been sold, reflecting its enduring impact on the gaming industry.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game will launch the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion, introducing Mega Charizard X and Mega Sharpedo.
During maintenance, the Code Card Redemption Website will be offline from 16:00 to 19:00 UTC.
A new Battle Pass begins on November 13, 2025, rewarding players for quests and matches.
Recent prereleases included starter decks, with one participant receiving 36 copies of a single card and becoming a meme.

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